Rodeo Parade Winners Named In Community Event
Sunday parade winners include decorated floats by Moose and Women of the Moose and Around the World entries, Western floats by Lewis and Clark Expedition and Hunters Hot Springs, plus unusual floats by Dry Creek Wranglers and Farm Bureau. 4-H entries list Big Timber Creek and Yellowstone Victorians. top individuals include Mrs Ceryl O Leary oldest cowgirl and Gramps Johnston oldest cowboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Women of the Moose
Grey Cliff Hillbillies
Rainbow Girls
Noah’s Ark
Boulder Meadowlarks
Lewis and Clark
Hunters Hot Springs
Mineral Water
Cayuse Hills
Dry Creek Wranglers
Farm Bureau
Pilgrim Fellowship
Sara Gust
Edward Gust
Debbie Shay
Big Timber Creek
Yellowstone
Porcupine Butte
Boulder
Ceryl O’leary
Heidi Breck
Gramps” Johnston
Bruce Townsend
Amos Thompson
Woolgrowers
Ed Hencz
Livingston
Tope Strobel
American Legion Auxiliary
Trio Club meeting and visiting notes from Melville area
The Trio club plans a Wednesday afternoon gathering at the Dugout with hostesses Mrs John Plaggemeyer Mrs E N Adam and Mrs H Ben Tetlie. Local guests include Mr and Mrs John E Yost and others visiting from Seattle Hood River and Beverly Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Plaggemeyer
E. N. Adam
H. Ben Tetlie
Yosts
John Anderson
Ralph C. Olson Sr
Seattle
John E. Yest
Melville
Karnes Flanagan Wed In Candlelight Church Ceremony
Miss Marlene Flanagan daughter of Mrs Ida Flanagan Big Timber and Keith Karnes of Helena wed in a candlelight service at The First Congregational Church on Saturday June 8. Rev Phillip Mayfield officiated with music by Mrs Victor Schriver and soloists Mrs Jerry England. The bride wore a white silk organza gown with Alencon bodice and a lace veil. She carried pink rosebuds on a white Bible. Matron of honor Mrs Darrell Ferguson wore yellow nylon chiffon and carried yellow carnations. Bridesmaid Mrs Buzz Flanagan wore pink nylon over taffeta. Best man was Alert Karnes. groom’s brother Bud Flanagan was groomsman. Ushers were Kenneth Karnes and Bill Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlene Flanagan
Ida Flanagan
Big Timber
Keith Karnes
Helena
William Karnes
First Congregational
Phillip Mayfield
Victor Schriver
Jerry Egeland
Lewis Flanagan
Darrell,Ferguson
Billings
Buzz Flanagan
Maid of Honor
Kenneth Karnes
Bill Payne
Alert Karnes
Livingston
Telephone Hearing Date Set for Treasure State Phone Case
The Montana Public Service Commission set June 19 in Big Timber to reopen its hearing on Treasure State Telephone Co. rate increase. A March 14 hearing drew many witnesses. the next session will be at 10 a.m. in the Sweet Grass County courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana Public Service Commission
Big Timber
Treasure State Telephone Co
PSC
Sweet Grass County
Infant dies from abdominal injuries in Livingston coroner inquest
A six member coroner's jury in Livingston ruled that nine month old Charles C. Reid died from peritoneal hemorrhage caused by a hard blow to the abdomen. The infant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Reid Jr. of Big Timber, died during testimony by seven witnesses including two doctors. The inquest called by Coroner Jack Davis concluded with a verdict delivered about 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Charles C. Reid
Cat
Charles F. ‘Reid, Jr
Big Timber
Jack * Davis
Davis
Byron Robb
Jack Hinman
Orvis C. Lovely
W. S. Dewing
Emil L. Petersen
John F. Parriott
Redes Geads Mr and Mrs Robert Westover Guests
Readable text indicates Mr and Mrs Robert Westover were guests of the Kart Bryne Sen Tayo Kite. The fragment suggests a social visit or hosting event noted in a local society item. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
Patty Tronrud Crowned Queen of Jaycees Rodeo
Patty Tronrud daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Tronrud Jr won the first Jayceen rodeo queen contest Representing the Jayceen entry in the rodeo parade She rode in Bill Frasers convertible furnished by Buick while Montana Jaycees state president this past year Attendants Julie Strobel Cindy Hanson Connie Lindner Ronda Miller Kay Zimdars Margaret Harper Shirley Kjarmo Corale Beer introduced during grand entry Lloyd Berg cochairman presented queen 75 in U S savings bonds Julie Strobel first runner up followed by Connie Lindner and Kay Zimdars Attendants will receive gifts of appreciation
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Patty Tronrud
Victor Tronrud Jr
Jayceen
Bill Fraser
Buick Corporation
Montana Jaycees
Patty
Julie Strobel
Cindy Hanson
Connie Lindner
Ronda Miller
Kay Zimdars
Margaret Harper
Shirley Kjarmo
Corale
Missing Billings Osteopath Dr Theodore Gunderson
Dr Theodore Gunderson a 56 year old Billings osteopath has vanished since June 3 after leaving home for work. A note on his office door said he would return by 1 45 p m from Laurel but he has not been seen in Laurel or the Big Timber area and friends and relatives report no sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Theodore Gunderson
Stapleton Building
Laurel
Big Timber
Tragic Highway 19 Crash Kills Four in Sweet Grass County
A severe head on collision Saturday on Highway 19 near Big Timber left four dead and five seriously injured. Victims include Pat Kansala, Teddy Kothmann, Michael Kothmann, and Joseph House. Survivors include Esther Shrewsbury and Catherine Kansala among others. The crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. as one car overtook and struck another, throwing vehicles into a deep barrow pit. state Sheriff Thompson gathered details from witness Elmer Johnson. The investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Grass County
Pat Kansala
Havre
Perle Schrimsher
Big Timber
Teddy Kothmann
Mason
Tex
Michael Kothmann
Castell
Joseph E. House
Livingston
Esther Shrewsbury
Buffalo
Buffalo, Mother of Mrs. Kansala
Charles Kittner
Mason, Tex
Catherine Kansala
Becky van Sickle
Harry van Sickle
Great Falls
Sion
David Kitchens
Kittner
Billings
Lowry
Kitchens
Lowry’s
Deaconess Hospital
Miss Kansala
Miss van Sickle
Highway 19
Elmer Johnson
Texas
Kansasa
Barrow
Elmer
Sheriff Thompson
Barrow Pit
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Being. Ie
Big Timber Rodeo Draws 4000 Despite Cloudy Weather
About 4,000 attended the 1963 Big Timber rodeo as gate receipts topped 3800 dollars, roughly 600 more than last year. Overcast skies held until late with only a sprinkle at the end. Results include Bareback riding led by Ralph Buell of Sheridan with 176 points and 258.40, Stan Smith of Las Vegas 173 and 193.80, John Reynolds of Melrose 171 and 129.20. Saddle bronc saw a tie at 177 by Larry Kane of Big Sandy and John Wryzinski of Rye Gate with 217.35 each. Bullriding went to John Reynolds of Melrose 170 and 258.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Buell
Sheridan
Wyo
Stan Smith
Las Vegas
John Reynolds
Melrose
Norris DeMaree
Billings
Larry Kane
Big Sandy
John Wryzinski
Ryegate
Billy Smith
Cody
Bob Cullison
Manderson
Bill Dygert
Maitland Descendants Hold 23rd Annual Reunion
The Maitland family held its 23rd annual reunion Sunday at the Dugout with over 50 in attendance. Members traveled from Livingston and nearby towns including Big Timber and Reed Point to join relatives and share a day of visits, with some attending the rodeo in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maitland
Big Timber
Sam Langhus
Ole Solberg
Carl Mysse
John Lende
John Boe
Helmer Cook
Agnes Rapsta
Jonas Mauland
Bozeman
Jack Mysse
Reed Point
Oscar Maitland
Lewistown
Billie Lee Wink
Softball Signup Open for Summer League
Players may sign up at Dale's Barber Shop Cole Drug or Klindt's Pharmacy by Saturday June 22. A $1 entry fee funds bats and balls. First game June 25 with two games weekly on Tuesday and Thursday. league play ends August 8 followed by the tournament the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale’s
Cole Drug
Klindt’s
Reed Point Postoffice To Be Remodeled
Mr and Mrs Marion Van Campen win contract to enlarge and remodel Reed Point postoffice The project will add 1073 square feet of interior space 63 square feet of platform and 740 square feet of paved parking Leases run five years as announced via wire from Senator Mike Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion van Campen
Reed Point Postoffice
Pioneer
Mike Mansfield
van Campens
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Trio Club
Oregon
Nora West
Jerry Clinton
Hood River, Ore
Ralph C. Olson Jr
Karen
Amanda Davis
Harrisville
W. V
Jim Brannin
Ruby McGrew
Beverly
Ohio
Brannin
Davghter
van Moschelle
Brent
Collette
Sharon
Miss Palm
Wis
Chicago
Montana Voges
Pete Burmeister
J. O. Matthew
Byron Manley
C. E. Smart
Bo Clark
Dick Armstrong
Kermit Luttschwager
Department
Clive Haas
L. D. Severance
HIG Timber
Sweet Grass County High School
International ‘Farm
Gray Cliff Hillbillies
Band, Moose
W.O.T.M
Karnes-Flanagan
Rodeo
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